| automatic |
working or operating by itself. |
| clash |
to strike together with force, making a loud noise. |
| dozen |
a group of twelve. |
| draft |
a rough piece of writing that needs more work; sketch. |
| equip |
to provide with what is needed to complete a task. |
| fleet1 |
a group of navy ships under one command. |
| forlorn |
desolate or unhappy, as from abandonment or weariness. |
| haste |
speed or hurry. |
| heighten |
to make higher. |
| patience |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry. |
| phase |
a particular stage in a cycle of development or process of change. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| signal |
a movement, action, or device used to communicate instructions, warning, or other information. |
| snag |
a sharp or jagged projection upon which something can be caught or torn. |
| wildlife |
animals that live free of humans and are not tamed. |